Audi activesphere concept is teased once more before its January 26 debut

Following on from the Audi skysphere roadster in 2021, and both the Audi grandsphere sedan, and the Audi urbansphere space concept in April 2022, a four-door crossover coupé with an astonishingly versatile body design is now making its debut. By combining opposites in perfect synthesis, the Audi activesphere proves to be a versatile crosser of boundaries, with a drive system and suspension which make it equally...

27 January 2023

The Global Battery Alliance (GBA), the world's largest multi-stakeholder organization to establish a sustainable battery value chain by 2030, today launched the proof of concept for its Battery Passport at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos. The Battery Passport is key to facilitating the rapid scaling of sustainable, circular, and responsible battery value chains to meet the targets of the Paris...

18 January 2023

In 2022, Audi was once again able to significantly increase deliveries of all-electric cars: with an increase of around 44%, the brand systematically continued its electrification strategy, thereby maintaining its course in a year characterized by global crises. In total, Audi sold over 1.61 million vehicles last year, which was close to the previous year’s level despite prolonged supply bottlenecks and major...

11 January 2023

Audi is about to introduce the next member of a family of four concept cars: the Audi activesphere concept. The electric crossover coupe will celebrate its world premiere during the "Celebration of Progress" on January 26, 2023. The Audi activesphere concept provides ultimate freedom and is the perfect companion for ambitious outdoor adventures. Whether it's water sports, skiing, golfing or challenging mountain...

16 December 2022

Audi has presented the new Audi Q8 e-tron lineup with improved range, efficiency and design. The lineup includes the following models: Audi Q8 50 e-tron - dual-motor, 250 kW, 665 Nm, 491 km, 89 kWh net / 95 kWh gross, 150 kW DC charging Audi Q8 Sportback 50 e-tron - dual-motor, 250 kW, 665 Nm, 505 km, 89 kWh net / 95 kWh gross, 150 kW DC charging Audi Q8 55 e-tron - dual-motor, 300 kW, 664 Nm, 582 km, 106 kWh net /...

9 November 2022

The Audi Group continues to successfully steer its brands through a challenging market environment. In the first three quarters of 2022, the brand group increased its revenue year-on-year by 10.4% to €44.6 billion. Its operating profit reached €6.2 billion, significantly exceeding the previous year's level, while the operative margin also improved to 14.0%. A good price position and a strong performance from...

28 October 2022

Volkswagen Group reports a 25% increase in the deliveries of all-electric vehicles in the first nine months year-on-year. Despite ongoing supply constraints, 366,400 BEVs have been handed over to customers until the end of September, up from 293,000 in the prior-year period. The BEV share of total deliveries climbed to 6% in that timeframe, up from 4.2% in the same period of 2021. China remains the biggest driver...

14 October 2022

In a pilot project, Audi is working with supplier MANN+HUMMEL to develop a particulate filter for electric cars that collects particulate matter from the surrounding area. Both while driving and charging, it is to already help improve air quality in cities during the first pilot phase. The innovative technology is demonstrated at the GREENTECH FESTIVAL that's currently held in London. Regardless of a vehicle's...

14 October 2022

Audi activesphere concept – this is the name of the fourth model in the family of concept cars that Audi has been introducing since August 2021. Not only do they all have electric drives, but they’re also designed to be capable of automated driving. This technical layout gives rise to entirely new designs, especially of the interiors and the offerings for those on board to use their time productively or just relax...

22 August 2022

The Volkswagen Group increased its deliveries of all-electric vehicles by 27% in the first six months year-on-year and thus successfully continued its global electric offensive. Despite supply bottlenecks, a temporary stop of production in Europe, and Covid-related lockdowns in China, 217,100 BEVs have been handed over to customers in the first half year, up from 170,900 in the prior-year period. The BEV share of...

15 July 2022

Audi's first fully electric SUV returns for the 2023 model year with new trim enhancements. The previously optional black headliner has now been made standard for the 2023 e-tron Sportback. Other standard features for the 2023 e-tron Sportback occur largely in the Prestige trim level. Standard on the e-tron Sportback Prestige trim are 22-inch 5-spoke-Turbine design bi-color wheels, dynamic orange front and rear...

21 April 2022

Systematically designed from the inside out, Audi has unveiled plans for the Audi urbansphere concept car. Designers and engineers initially created the Audi urbansphere for use in traffic-dense Chinese megacities, although the concept is also suitable for any other metropolitan center in the world. In these urban areas, where personal space is in particularly short supply, the concept car offers the largest...

19 April 2022

The Audi e-tron GT quattro is a big winner at this year's World Car Awards, which have been presented for the 18th time in New York. Nominated in the categories World Electric Vehicle of the Year, World Performance Car, and World Car Design of the Year, the e-tron GT quattro took home the title of World Performance Car at the world’s biggest and most prestigious new car awards ceremony, dubbed the “Oscars of the...

13 April 2022

The Aud Q4 e-tron and Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron models are receiving an array of new features - faster charge times for large-battery models as well as an expanded offering via Audi connect and the myAudi app. The powerful models of the Audi Q4 e-tron series are starting the year 2022 with a shortened charge time. This will benefit models with the large battery that provides 76.6 kWh of net energy (82 kWh gross) –...

4 March 2022